How to Restrict Uploads to Specified File Types Only in WordPress

How to Restrict Uploads to Specified File Types Only in WordPress

Patsy Lindsey

Unlike other plugins, this plugin does NOT have a super complex settings panel. As a matter of fact, it doesn’t have any settings panel at all. It is built to do one thing and one thing only. That is to keep your editors from uploading any other file type aside from images (jpg, gif, png). Plugins like these are the ideal type because it works silently in the background having no impact on your site’s load time, or your day to day activity.

How to restrict file uploading permission in WordPress sites

Naomi Pratt

Wondering which plugin we are going to use in this case? It’s WP Upload Restriction, an easy to use plugin that helps you restrict different file formats and file size. An administrator can select the file types and file upload limit according to user roles. This plugin restricts users from uploading unwanted file formats and sizes using the WordPress media uploader.